Thomas J. Gravitt1,2

M, #3548, b. 15 July 1812, d. 17 August 1890
Thomas J. Gravitt|b. 15 Jul 1812\nd. 17 Aug 1890|p3548.htm|George W. Gravitt|b. 1788\nd. 26 May 1860|p3724.htm|Hannah Bowler|b. s 1791|p3725.htm|John Gravitt|b. May 1757\nd. 1836|p3726.htm|Ellen (?)|b. c 1770|p4126.htm|||||||

Relationship=3rd great-grandfather of Robert Lynn Adams.
Relationship=2nd great-grandfather of Ida Ione Ashby.
Last Edited=6 Dec 2006
     Thomas J. Gravitt was born on 15 July 1812 at Clark Co., Kentucky.5,6,7 He was the son of George W. Gravitt and Hannah Bowler.1,3,4

Thomas J. Gravitt married Mary Ellen Rison in July 1833.1,8

Thomas J. Gravitt married Angeline Crowe, daughter of Job Crowe and Civilar Dumford, on 23 April 1839 at Estill Co., Kentucky, when he was 26.9,10,11,12

Thomas J. Gravitt is head of household on the Census of 7 September 1850 at Estill Co., Kentucky, as Thomas Gravitt. He is shown as age 37, a farmer, and born in Kentucky. Also enumerated were James Henson Gravitt, Job Daniel Gravitt, George Washington Gravitt, Harriett Gravitt, Ellis Gravitt, Susan F. Gravitt, Amanda Frances Gravitt, John William Gravett and Angeline Crowe.10

Thomas J. Gravitt obtained a land patent circa 1854 at Fabius Township, Davis Co., Iowa; purchased land in Section 4 from Mr. and Mrs. Barnes.2

Thomas J. Gravitt is head of household on the Census of 1856 at Fabius Township, Davis Co., Iowa, as Thomas Gravett. He was shown as age 44 and born in Kentucky. Also enumerated were Angeline Crowe, George Washington Gravitt, Harriett Gravitt, Susan F. Gravitt, Amanda Frances Gravitt, Livisa Gravitt, Mary Elanor Gravitt and John William Gravett.13

Thomas J. Gravitt obtained a land patent at Wyacondah Township, Davis Co., Iowa; owned land in Section seven.2

Thomas J. Gravitt is head of household on the Census of 6 July 1860 at Fabius Township, Davis Co., Iowa, as Thomas Gravett. He is a 48 year old farmer who was born in Kentucky. He has personal property worth $100. He cannot read and write. Also enumerated were Angeline Gravitt, George Washington Gravitt, Job Daniel Gravitt, Harriett Gravitt, Ellis Gravitt, Susan F. Gravitt, Amanda Frances Gravitt, Livisa Gravitt, Mary Elanor Gravitt, Olive Cordelia Gravitt, Lida Margaret Gravitt and Martha Gravitt.14

Thomas J. Gravitt His father was born in VA; his mother was born in KY in 1880 at Davis Co., Iowa.15 He and Angeline Crowe were listed as parents of Martha and Angeline on 9 June 1880 at Davis Co., Iowa.16

Thomas J. Gravitt was A farmer on 16 July 1880 at Davis Co., Iowa.16

Thomas J. Gravitt died on 17 August 1890 at age 78.5,7

Thomas J. Gravitt was also known as Thomas Gravitt.17 He was buried at Johnson Cemetery, Fabius Township, Davis Co., Iowa.1,4,5,18,7

Thomas J. Gravitt BIO:Place of birth from sons death certifiicate.4

Children of Thomas J. Gravitt and Mary Ellen Rison

Children of Thomas J. Gravitt and Angeline Crowe

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient, 17 Sep 1996.
  2. [S54] Mrs. Hunter Jones, The Gravett Family History.
  3. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 1.
  4. [S49] Sandra Hargrove, GEDCOM File submitted by Sandra Hargrove..
  5. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 2.
  6. [S44] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient, 17 Sep 1996, Shows year of birth as 1813.
  7. [S405] Davis Co., Iowa Cemetery Project, online http://showcase.netins.net/web/daviscoiacemeteries/, Last: Gravett
    First: Thomas
    Middle: J.     
    Birth: 7/15/1812
    Death: 8/17/1890
    Age:     
    Comments:
    Cemetery: Johnson.
  8. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 2 gives marriage date as before 1834. Wife's name is shown as RIZON or RISON.
  9. [S45] Bourbon - Clark & Estill Counties Kentucky Marriages.
  10. [S72] 1850 US Census Population Schedule, Estill Co., KY, Page 73, entry 380 / 380..
  11. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 2 shows marriage date as 23 Apr 1839/40.
  12. [S100] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient.
  13. [S143] 1850 State Census of Davis County, Iowa, Page 1006; Dwelling No. 96, Family No. 96.
  14. [S39] 1860 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Page 110, Monterey Post Office, Dwelling Number 782, Family Number 743, beginning on line 9.
  15. [S37] 1880 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA.
  16. [S37] 1880 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Page 97.
  17. [S37] 1880 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Pg 97.
  18. [S283] Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com, Page: 50
    Name: Thos. J. Gravett
    Birth Date: 1812
    Death Date: 17 Aug 1890
    Cemetery: Johnson
    Town: Fabius
    Comment: row 4; Angeline 1814 to 15 Aug 1904
    Relative: wif: Angeline
    Grave Stone Records of Davis County, Iowa; copied by Graves Registration W. P. A. Project.
  19. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 3.
  20. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", pages 3 and 6.
  21. [S39] 1860 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Page 97.